Greetings from the island of enhanced stability: The quest for the limit of the periodic table
Since the turn of the century, six new chemical elements have been discovered and subsequently added to the periodic table of elements, the very icon of chemistry. These new elements have high atomic numbers up to 118 and are significantly heavier th.....»»
New quantum sensing scheme could lead to enhanced high-precision nanoscopic techniques
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have unveiled a quantum sensing scheme that achieves the pinnacle of quantum sensitivity in measuring the transverse displacement between two interfering photons......»»
TruCar details car-buying platform pilot; Q1 numbers improve
TrueCar CEO Jantoon Reigersman said its pilot of an enhanced TrueCar+ platform will enable a digital car buying transaction from start to finish......»»
Two seconds of hope for fusion power
A fusion reactor in San Diego surpasses a limit on plasma density. Enlarge / The interior or the DIII-D tokamak. (credit: General Atomics) Using nuclear fusion, the process that powers the stars, to produce electricity o.....»»
New mirror that can be flexibly shaped improves X-ray microscopes
A team of researchers in Japan has engineered a mirror for X-rays that can be flexibly shaped, resulting in remarkable precision at the atomic level and increased stability......»»
Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing permits
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season......»»
Research quantifies "gap" in carbon removal for first time—shows countries need more awareness, ambition and action
New research involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that countries' current plans to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will not be enough to comply with the 1.5ºC warming limit set out under the Paris Agreement......»»
Is Rust cross-platform?
Just waking up on the Rust island and feeling a little lost? You can play Rust with friends on different platforms, but the title isn't entirely cross-platform......»»
How to get to Monkey Island in Sea of Thieves
Getting to Monkey Island in Sea of Thieves can feel just as difficult as the classic puzzles. Let us walk you through this tall tale to help you get your prize......»»
AT&T wants you to pay an extra $7 per month for ‘Turbo’ 5G speeds
AT&T thinks people are willing to pay $7 extra per month for what it claims is “enhanced data connectivity for real-time responsiveness.” This new AT&T “Turbo” option is rolling out now, and the carrier says it “boosts all the high-speed an.....»»
New sugar-based catalyst could offer a potential solution for using captured carbon
A new catalyst made from an inexpensive, abundant metal and common table sugar has the power to destroy carbon dioxide (CO2) gas......»»
CalypsoAI introduces customizable generative AI security scanners for enterprises
CalypsoAI introduced two AI security solutions to the CalypsoAI SaaS platform: next gen security scanners and enhanced security functionalities for chat platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. These new capabilities are designed to empower enter.....»»
Euclid telescope: Scientist reports on his quest to understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy
On July 1, 2023, Euclid, a unique European space telescope was launched from Cape Canaveral. The launch was undoubtedly the highlight of my career as an astronomer, but witnessing the result of years of work being put on a rocket is not for the faint.....»»
The next Batman: Arkham game is a Meta Quest 3 exclusive
Batman: Arkham Shadow is coming, but you'll need a Meta Quest 3 to play it......»»
Remote Lake Superior island wolf numbers are stable but moose population declining, researchers say
Researchers forced to cut short an annual survey of wildlife on a remote Lake Superior island this winter due to unusually warm weather announced Tuesday that they managed to gather data that shows the wolf population is stable......»»
Making seagrass restoration more resistant to rising temperatures using generalist grasses
New research demonstrates that seagrass habitat restoration can be enhanced by including other grasses in addition to the declining or lost species and—ultimately—that restoration efforts must proactively select species that can withstand current.....»»
Meta adds a few more Apple Vision Pro features to Quest
Meta continues to pick low hanging fruit features from Apple Vision Pro for its . The company is also expanding support for playing back videos shot on iPhone in Quest OS. more….....»»
Island raises $175 million at $3 billion valuation
Island announced its $175 million Series D financing. The new funding round brings Island’s valuation to $3 billion, doubling the last valuation from less than a year ago. The round was led by new investor Coatue and existing investor Sequoia Capit.....»»
CyberQP unveils solutions to help MSPs proactively prevent security incidents
CyberQP announced QGuard Pro, a solution with enhanced capabilities designed to exponentially increase technician efficiency, and a new API for Deployment are now generally available. QGuard Pro comes with Passwordless MFA for Technicians, which augm.....»»
Porsche dealership sales manager took bribes in exchange for high-demand vehicles, lawsuit alleges
The sales manager of a Porsche dealership in South Carolina commanded hundreds of thousands of dollars in "under-the-table" payments from customers hungry for high-demand vehicles......»»
UV light treats beet disease and combats fungicide resistance
Germicidal ultraviolet light is effective at killing a damaging fungus that infects table beets, adding an important organic tool to fight the growing problem of fungicide resistance, according to a new Cornell study......»»